GOD ROAD JAPAN

Myotsuji Temple

明通寺  ·  Buddhist temple

The Japan Heritage council of Obama City and Wakasa Town records Myotsuji among the cultural properties of Wakasa province. The temple's own pages record that it was founded in 806 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.

The temple's own pages describe it as a National Treasure of Wakasa. It publishes an admission charge and states that it is open all year.

Hours

The times and charges below are the ones published by the temple.

Temple open9:00–17:00Myotsu-ji — visiting information (official site)
ClosedOpen all yearMyotsu-ji — visiting information (official site)

Getting there

  • JR Higashi-Obama Station — 4.0 km. The station has bicycles for hire, including electric ones

Address: 5-21 Monzen, Obama, Fukui

Obama City — Myotsu-ji (official city site)

Sources

History and backgroundJapan Heritage, Obama City and Wakasa Town council — Myotsuji Temple (English)
What you can see, Temple open, Closed, AdmissionMyotsu-ji — visiting information (official site)
Getting thereObama City — Myotsu-ji (official city site)

Information checked: September 9, 2026.